Spa Creek Clean Water PaddleFEST

Paddlers on Spa Creek get ready for PaddleFEST (Posted by Donna Jefferson, Community Contributor)

Posted by Donna Jefferson, Contributing Reader

Announcing the inaugural Spa Creek Clean Water PaddleFEST in Annapolis to celebrate and bring awareness to clean up efforts in Spa Creek with lead sponsorship by The Campbell Foundation and Koons Annapolis Toyota.

Enjoy a day of fun and education on Spa Creek. Take an on-water guided tour or paddle at your leisure, enjoy food and drink and learn about the challenges of restoring the Spa Creek Watershed so that it will again be fishable and swimmable. Your participation and ticket sales will directly support water testing and restoration efforts.

All human powered paddlers and vessels are welcome to attend. Bring your own craft or use a stand up paddle board from Capital SUP, based on availability.

Paddle at your own pace or take a guided on-water tour of Spa Creek. See educational stops along Spa Creek detailing conservation efforts led by Spa Creek Conservancy. Guided tours of Spa Creek are available at noon, 1pm and 2pm. During the day, we will have an Eco-FEST with informative exhibits and activities for children.

The EcoFEST is free and open to all visitors. Visit with representatives from area environmental groups plus activities for kids including Cove Critter Tanks and fun activities and prizes for all ages. Kid and dog friendly.

Save $10 with Early Bird Registration until August 31. Ticket prices on Sept 1 are:$50/adult includes food and paddle board$40/adult if you bring your own vessel$30/child under age 12For more information about the PaddleFEST go to: http://bit.ly/2aWxfBlFor information about this press release call: 410-263-1641